1. In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients.

2. Cut in shortening.

3. Add eggs and extracts, mix well to form dough into a ball.

4. Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut into circles using a 1 lb. Coffee can for large hamantaschen or a wide mouth glass for smaller hamantaschen.

5. Place filling in center of each circle and turn up 3 edges to form a triangle. Pinch touching edges together to seal.

6. Bake in oven preheated to 350 degrees F. for 25 to 30 minutes until lightly golden.

7. Cool completely; sote in air-tight container.

but we use more traditiona fillings. I have used egg substitute and 1/3 cup of oil instead of the shortening with success. Michele